Your go to transmission when tunnel clearance is an issue. History about turboglide transmission the turboglide is a chevrolet constant torque 3 speed automatic transmission that made its debut as an optional transmission on chevrolet v8 passenger cars for 1957. Turboglide automatic transmission training handbook. On this page you can read or download chevrolet turboglide transmission system in pdf format. It was a nice car but probably the slowest car with a v8 i have ever driven. Powerglides were used extensively on pontiacs produced for the canadian market with chevrolet powertrains. The powerglides short length and standard smallblock chevrolet bolt pattern on its bellhousing. It consisted of a concurrently geared as opposed to sequentially geared planetary gearbox with a switch pitch dual pitch torque converter stator. Go to cart continue shopping full size chevy turboglide transmission pilot bushing, small block orbig block, 19581961. Full size chevy turboglide transmission pilot bushing, small block orbig block, 19581961. This presentation discusses the construction and working features of chevrolet s turboglide transmission.
This chevrolet replacement pilot bushing has been manufactured to. Chevrolet v8 engine code pocket guide 19551991 the lime book newly revised to include heavy truck and marine engines sorted by engine codes 5th edition camaro chevelle chevy ii corvette monte carlo malibu monza nova chevy truck gmc truck full size passenger car. If air leaks are heard, possible causes are a torn or distorted front pumpto transmission case gasket, warped or broken oil seal rings on second. Whatever, the 58 turboglide had lots of problems, but each year they improved on the transmission. Transmission oil level check and fluid replacement. All names, trademarks and logos belong to their respective owners. Toggle navigation community chevy automotive sales inc. Chevrolet powerglide and turboglide automatic transmission. Chevrolet powerglide and turboglide automatic transmission rebuild manual. A free version of this manual is available for viewing here. This information is for research and the promotion of the preservation of older chevys.
Epaestimated 29 mpg city39 highway with 5speed manual transmission and 30 mpg city38 highway with available continuously variable transmission. Turboglide description the turboglide is a chevrolet threespeed automatic transmission that made its debut as an optional transmission on chevrolet v8 passenger cars for 1957. It consisted of a concurrently geared as opposed to sequentially planetary. Bookmark file pdf chevy manual transmission casting numbers chevy manual transmission casting numbers casting number database walkthrough a quick look at the casting number and part number database i have been building for the past few years. The turboglide is a chevrolet constant torque 3speed automatic transmission that made its debut as an optional transmission on chevrolet v8. Hp xhd turboglide overhaul new bushings, seals, gaskets clutches. A cone clutch, for those unfamiliar, operates in a manner not unlike stacking two disposable plastic or paper cups. The second tur bine is used for intermediate speeds and acceleration purposes and comes into operation at approximately 30 mph at full throttle operation. As with our fuel and brake lines, our transmission oil cooler lines are reproduced to original specifications with correct contours and dimensions and topped off with brass fittings on each end. Detailed service manual for the chevrolet turboglide transmission. In this installment of ate up with motor, we look at the origins of dynaflow and powerglide, the ambitious but illfated turboglide and flight pitch dynaflow a.
Transmission component, transfer case or short block assembly that fails due to. On this page you can read or download chevrolet turboglide transmission system pdf dwnlode in pdf format. I am about to trade my car for a 1963 chevy impala with a 283 with a turboglide tranny. Had the transmission completely rebuilt i know, should of went with a 700r with a 2 year 24,000 mile warrently.
Turboglide sion of the general is the deluxe motors automatic chevrolet. Bobber motorcycle motorcycles chevrolet corvette chevy car manuals safety switch car shop bobbers. Dynaflow, turboglide, roto hydramatic, and other early gm. One of its most important features is that its performance ratio is available at. Chevrolet transmission dimensions dimension c is the distance from the bellhousing to the center of the transmission mounting pad. Turboglide is the deluxe automatic transmission of the general motors chevrolet. How does an automatic transmission work punch powerglide. Chevrolet transmission dimensions, gear ratios and oil. I always thought they came out in 58 with the new impalas. In 1953, chevrolet produces the first corvette corvette car with a fiberglass body, which is regarded as the first attempt to create a purely american sports car equipped with a modernized chevrolet engine with a working volume of 3. Turboglide with 3 x 2 carbs 19581965 full size chevrolet. Ill never understand why it took chevy so long to come out with a decent 3speed automatic transmission.
My vast years of experience make me one of the only classic car transmission specialists that get it right in the state of california. The hydramatic, gms first fully automatic transmission, was a great success, inspiring a host of rivals including some within general motors itself. We provide complete transmission rebuilding for the following chevrolet transmissions. Chevy transmission and driveline, chevy clutches and chevy clutch hardware. The turboglide is a chevrolet constant torque, continuously variable automatic transmission. The turboglide is a chevrolet constant torque, continuously variable automatic transmission that made its debut as an optional transmission on chevrolet v8 passenger cars for 1957. Anybody knows how to check fluid level and replace transmission oil. Ecklers is open, shipping daily and ready to meet all of your automotive needs. By means of the automatic system, it is the vehicle which operates the gear shifting according to parameters such as engine speed, position of the accelerator.
Chevrolet infotainment system functionality varies by model. Powerglide transmissions hemmings daily hemmings motor news. Shop restoration car parts and accessories at classic chevy. I was curious to learn things from people who know the motor, tranny, and car. This diagram, again not to scale and omitting or simplifying many minor details, shows the original 1957 chevrolet turboglide transmission with its three cone clutches. Chevrolet performance gm powertrain warranty form author. Shop manual covers maintenance, adjustments, service adjustments, shift link, throttle valve linkage, o ring seals, clutch, servo cover, front pump, rear pump, valve body, low and drive valve body, throttle valve inner lever plus lots more. Please report any broken links or pages that do not load properly. Chevrolet turboglide transmission system pdf dwnlode. Randy has been involved in the chevy parts business for over 25 years. The turboglide is a chevrolet constant torque 3 speed automatic transmission that made its debut as an optional transmission on chevrolet v8 passenger cars for 1957.
If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Hot rodding last weekend and the same thing happened, transmission went. Automatic transmissions are at least threespeed with overdr. Buick rainier, buick roadmaster, cadillac escalade, chevrolet astro, chevrolet s10 blazer, chevrolet camaro, chevrolet corvette, gmc canyon.
Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. It was available primarily on chevrolet from january 1950 through 1973, although some pontiac models also used this automatic transmission after the fire at the hydramatic factory in 1953. What are some of the good points of all three and low points. The gm hydramatic was a success and installed in the majority of gm models by 1950. The mounting pad is usually a part of the extension housing, but the graphic shows it on the maine case. Chevrolet, powerglide, turboglide, automatic, transmission, workshop manual, pdf, instant download, fully bookmarked, free manuals, sales literature. Aircraft grade quality 7075t6, billet aluminum forward drum, eliminates 4. One of its most important features is that its performance ratio is available at any throttle position, enabling control of torque ratio and engine output by the throttle pedal. Chevrolet s short film, turboglide, produced by jam handy in 1957 or 1958, explains how chevrolet s new and innovative turboglide transmission works. Transmission, the film shows how the turboglide eliminates gear shifting altogether and uses three turbines to transfer.
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